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I just graduated from UNC Charlotte in December and now I'm planning to join a gym in the University area since I can't use the school gym anymore. Peak Fitness and Lifestyle Family Fitness are the closest ones to me. I'd really appreciate any feedback about either gym to help me make my decision. My main reason to join a gym is for the group fitness classes because I already have a treadmill at home, so any info on how you liked the classes would be especially helpful.
When I was comparing Peak to the YMCA, the Y classes and times offered won hands down. The big downside is that the Y is $65 per month and the gym probably $20.
I belonged to Lifestyle Family Fitness when I lived in Florida, so I was glad to find them when I moved to Charlotte. I had initially joined the Y but missed the group fitness classes (body pump, body step, etc.) that I did at Lifestyle. They get my vote!
With Peak fitness, I got a really shady feeling when I visited the branch in Harrisburg. I have heard rumors of people having a really hard time trying to cancel their memberships, and being charged months after they formally quit. But the Peak fitness price was much better than the YMCA.
Unless you are dirt poor because the YMCA will give you special discount if you willing to prove that you are in financial dire straits. It is their mandate to leave nobody out.
Thanks for the advice everyone! I really appreciate it. I would love to join the YMCA, but the closest location is 20-25 min from me and I know I'll never make it to the gym with that commute.
I've asked around a lot and I've heard a lot of shady things about Peak and how it's miserable trying to cancel from them. I went to Lifestyle Family Fitness for a tour today and I loved it. Great atmosphere and I can't wait to join the classes. I got a student rate for $33 a month so I decided to join.
Lexih, I'm planning on going to several of the group fitness classes so I'll most likely see you there! Which ones do you recommend? I'm really interested in Body Pump and Body Combat.
Glad to hear you joined Lifestyle. My absolute favorite is Body Pump! Body Combat is also good....it'll kick your butt!! I have also done Body Step and Body Attack. Give them a try.
I am going through the same thing. I belong to Lifestyle, and I love it. My husband wants to join the Syske Y, he may win out just because of location.... But Lifestyle is less expensive, cleaner and newer. They also have the latest class's and all the cardo equipment have individual TVs. I will be sad if I have to leave.
Yeah. Peak has had some shady dealings. My visit with a personal trainer was a nightmare...the guy told me about steroids and what not...The University Y is not that far from the PEAK and Lifestyle, and it's 50/month for young adults (under 30). It's at the corner of Harris and Mallard Creek Road, tucked behind the drug store and some steakhouse. Maybe 10 minutes from the Peak on N Tryon (traffic is bad during rush hour on Harris though). I can't vouch for lifestyle. But I would not recommend PEAK.
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